Essay Homework
The purpose of this homework is to view and analyze Alvin Ailey's iconic choreography "Revelations" within the context of dance history. Since dance builds upon dance throughout time, we can use this choreography to identify themes/ideas that emerged in the various stages of dance evolution explored in this semester:
o Dance expresses religious themes/spirituality as in the dances of the ancient civilizations.
o Dance symbolically represents actions/events of life as in pantomime.
o Dance is an emotional release, as in the ecstatic dances of the middle ages.
o Ballet is a specific technique and approach that continues to influence many dance genres today.
YouTube Video: "Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Revelations"
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.